Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes

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A fun and fast-paced series based on African mythology, YOMI is an adventure full of heart and humour.

Now Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are official members of the Sacred Beast League, they cant wait for more adventures! And when a Yumboe a fairy-like creature from Senegal seeks them out and asks for their help, theyre ready to shine. But with a secret city to protect, beast hunters to outsmart and moon magic in the mix, Yomi and Kay will have to put their skills to the test

BEAST QUEST meets Pokmon, the series is perfect for fans of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, FUTURE HERO and DRAGON MOUNTAIN.

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Davina Tijani's Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes... provide a masterclass in keeping stories from our past alive -- Natasha Onwuemezi * The Bookseller *
A fast-paced and fin adventure series with amazing creatures from African mythology. * The Bookseller *

Author Bio

Davina Tijani is a speculative fiction writer for adults and children with a passion for world mythology, which she enjoys incorporating into her writing. She grew up an avid lover of films and books - especially Star Wars, which sparked a lifelong love of storytelling in all its forms. Davina was born in London, United Kingdom where she currently lives.

Adam Douglas-Bagley is an illustrator and storyteller from South London with a deep passion for creating fantastical worlds and populating them with an array of whimsical characters. He has always created illustrations with a story in mind and many of the books Adam read as a child still heavily inspire his work today. He hopes to one day inspire the next generation of illustrators to pick up a pencil and start spinning their own tales. Adam won a Commended place in the 2020 FAB Prize.